Myanmar: Project Coordinator (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM))

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Position Title : Project Coordinator (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM))
Duty Station : Myitkyina, Myanmar
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Special short term, Nine months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : February 19, 2016
Reference Code : SVN2016/02(P)-EXT..

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered:

Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Botswana, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Timor Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

Background:

Fighting broke out in Kachin State in June 2011 leading to the displacement of an estimated 100,000 people. Of the total estimated 100,000 IDP caseload, the Shelter/CCCM/NFI Cluster estimates 80,000 are sheltered in over 150 IDP camps scattered across Kachin and Northern Shan States, with approximately 40 per cent of the IDPs are in Government controlled areas (GCA) and 60 per cent in non-Government controlled areas (NGCA). In Kachin State, the Cluster works primarily with four NGOs and faith-based organisations who are designated as “camp focal points” for some 130+ IDP camps. Given that these four national NGOs cover so many camps, the Cluster requested IOM’s support to strengthen their capacity to raise camp management standards across a wide area of Government-Controlled Areas (GCAs) and Non-Government Controlled Areas (NGCAs).

going (Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)) interventions. IOM has also been providing direct assistance to victims of human trafficking who have been trafficked from this region into China and Thailand, and is working to establish a state wide reintegration framework to enhance services.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific and the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Myanmar, and with the technical guidance of the relevant Programme Managers, and Resources Management Officer, the candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the Myitkyina sub-office, as well as implementing existing CCCM and Protection activities in Kachin and Northern Shan States.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Under the guidance of Chief of Mission develop and maintain regular and constructive liaison and communication with the State Government, Township and Village authorities.

2. To oversee day to day management of the Myitkyina office in Kachin State, ensuring IOM Rules and Regulations are followed, with a view to facilitating and coordinating the implementation of on-going and new activities.

3. To plan and implement measures to ensure staff safety and security in line with relevant policies and guidance of IOM and UNDSS, working closely with Yangon office and Security Focal Point.

4. Monitor the project budget and propose corrective measures in coordination with the Mission’s Resource Management Officer and the CoM.

5. Advice to the Cluster on CCCM policies and provide strategic directions into CCCM operations.

6. Planning, developing and monitoring the effective implementation of IOM’s CCCM operation, and ensure that IOM's CCCM project implementation are in line with CCCM cluster policies and strategies.

7. Develop the allocation of human and financial resources of IOM's CCCM and protection programs and supervise project staff.

8. Coordinate with other IOM Myanmar Programme Units in mainstreaming safe migration, counter-trafficking (CT), and gender based violence (GBV) within existing CCCM activities.

9. Support the Information Management Officer to coordinate the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) activities.

10. Represent IOM in the Protection and CCCM Cluster meetings and related forums in Kachin and Northern Shan States.

11. Support the Cluster’s engagement on contingency planning, and if necessary the operational side of resettlement activities, whilst supporting the coordinated approach to durable solutions for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

12. Develop new programming, and engage affected community, local government, and other humanitarian and development actors to define and pilot durable solutions for displaced populations.

13. Undertake duty travel as required.

14. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives;
• Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM;
• Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within organizational context;
• Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in the field of operational and field experience in refugee and migration related issues, including CCCM, protection, project development and project implementation and evaluation;
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions and NGOs, as well as experience in the region, is an asset;
• Good knowledge of UN, IOM and NGO mandates and programmes in the humanitarian responses, IDPs, post conflict construction and development;
• Familiarity with financial management and good level of computer literacy.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Myanmar language (Burmese) is an advantage.

Note:

1. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment

system, by February 19, 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/how-apply

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for

applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 05.02.2016 to 19.02.2016

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